English Vocabulary, Grammar, and Reading Exercises
1.1 Vocabulary
1
- Dishonest
- Increased
- Access information
- Care about
- Determined
- Tolerant
- Journalist
- Destroy
- Train
- Unique
2
- Keep fit
- Main character
- Business trip
- Hold a conversation
- Air pollution
3
- Presentation
- Disappointed
- Overpopulated
- Impatient
- Magical
4
- Off
- Through
- Up
- On
- In
Grammar 1
1
- Does … look
- Was having
- Have already spent
- Was … stolen
- Passes
- Will help
- Would have received
2
- Have felt terrible about losing the match
- Was being taken home
- Have taken an umbrella if it had been raining
- Whose mother teaches our class
- Whether I had visited Maureen the previous day
- We will be watching a film after I had looked in several shops
- That she liked working there
- Isn’t allowed in this restaurant
- Shouldn’t have ignored you
3
- b
- b
- b
- a
- a
- c
- c
- c
Reading 1
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- b
- a
2
- T – “Organising has become a multi-billion-dollar industry.”
- F – “When projects and papers are put away in drawers, people often forget about them.”
- T – “A messy desk means a creative mind at work.”
3
- Professional organisers
- Have lower salaries
- Enjoy the important things in life
4
- Advantages
- Tidy
- Linked
- Clients
1.2 Vocabulary
1
- Dishonest
- Increased
- Access information
- Care about
- Determined
- Tolerant
- Journalist
- Destroy
- Train
- Unique
2
- Keep fit
- Main character
- Business trip
- Hold a conversation
- Air pollution
3
- Presentation
- Disappointed
- Overpopulated
- Impatient
- Magical
4
- Off
- Through
- Up
- On
- In
Grammar 1
1
- Don’t find
- Took
- Was driving
- Had left
- ’ll check
2
- d
- b
- c
- d
- b
- a
3
- They must have felt terrible about losing the match
- The child fell asleep while he was being taken home
- I’m good friends with Ben, whose mother teaches our class
- Jack asked me whether I had visited Maureen the previous day
- We will be watching a film at 8.00
- After I had looked in several shops, I bought a jacket
- Paula explained that she liked working there
- Smoking isn’t allowed in this restaurant
- Bernice shouldn’t have ignored you.
Reading 1
1
- c
- a
2
- We believe that disorder is wrong
- Have got messy homes
- Enjoy the important things in life
3
- T – “self-help book … seminar … professional organiser … organising products …”
- T – “Gathering became a natural instinct …”
- F – “Projects and papers that are filed away in drawers are often forgotten.”
4
- Take for granted
- Owned
- Barely
- Linked
2.1 Vocabulary
1
- Newsflash
- Recycle
- Subtitles
- Custom
- Competitive
- Resort
- User-friendly
- Adapt to
- Cheerful
- Slang
2
- Online
- Events
- Documents
- Tongue
- Friendly
3
- Anti-smoking
- Thrilled
- Entertainment
- Immature
- Famous
4
- By
- In
- Into
- Up
- Off
Grammar 1
1
- Is seen
- Thought
- Were looking out
- Had to
- Has developed
- Could
- Was invented
- Carry
- Wait
- Will take
2
- Which is a beautiful city, is the capital of France
- Might have left early
- Whether I would be there at 9.00
- Understand Claire if she spoke clearly
- Is usually directed by police officers here
- Us not to be late
- Was being repaired, I had to take the bus to work
- Should have told her about the meeting
3
- b
- a
- b
- c
- a
- b
- c
Reading 1
1
- You go wherever the dice tell you to
- It’s a good way to get to know the local people and make some money
2
- A new way to be a tourist
- A set of rules
- Equal
3
- F – “… explore the suburb you find yourself in.”
- F – “No problem … can be carried out easily over a weekend.”
- T – “… as an additional way of travelling.”
4
- Created
- Principles
- Get to know
- Carried out
2.2 Vocabulary
1
- Newsflash
- Recycle
- Subtitles
- Custom
- Competitive
- Resort
- User-friendly
- Adapt to
- Cheerful
- Slang
2
- Go online
- Cultural events
- Travel documents
- Mother tongue
- Environmentally friendly
3
- Anti-smoking
- Thrilled
- Entertainment
- Immature
- Famous
4
- By
- In
- Into
- Up
- Off
Grammar 1
1
- Is seen
- Thought
- Were looking out
- Had to sit
- Has developed
- Could take
- Was invented
- Carry
- Wait
- Will take
2
- Paris, which is a beautiful city, is the capital of France
- They might have left early
- Wendy asked me whether I would be there at 9.00
- People would understand Claire if she spoke clearly
- The traffic is usually directed by police officers here
- The headmaster warned us not to be late
- I had to take the bus to work while my car was being repaired
- You should have told her about the meeting
3
- b
- a
- c
- d
- b
- c
- c
Reading 1
1
- Tell you where to go
- That you make some money
2
- T – “New angle on tourism”
- T – “… set of rules and stick to them no matter what happens.”
- F – “… can easily be carried out over a weekend in your own town.”
- F – “… not meant to replace a normal holiday.”
3
- No location is considered ordinary or boring and all destinations are equal
- People’s reactions to something absurd
4
- Angle
- Wherever
- Hire
- Unlimited
- Replace
Writing 1
The summer holidays in Spain last two and a half months. This time is long for some people but very short for others. On the one hand, there are people that think that these holidays are too long. They argue that with two and a half months people lose their working rhythm and with one month they can have a rest and don’t lose the working rhythm. On the other hand, many people disagree with the previous idea and believe that the only important thing is that the teachers and the children are relaxed to start the new year and that children should enjoy their holidays. In short, the Spanish summer holidays are relatively long. Personally, I agree because I’m a student.
Writing 2
Many people only want to visit other countries when they travel, although their country has good destinations. On the one hand, many people think that it is more exciting to travel outside of Spain because they like to listen to people speaking in other languages and to meet different cultures. On the other hand, there are people that believe that it’s better to travel around Spain because, in this country, there are many beautiful cities and towns, and one of the best climates in the world. In short, every country has many good things to see. Personally, I agree that for the Spanish it is better to travel around Spain because it’s cheaper and the weather is perfect.